Living in Van Bibber Lake, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Van Bibber Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Van Bibber Lake has 658 residents with a median age of 34.9. The median household income is $37,315 (48% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $65,500, the median rent is $813/month.
Van Bibber Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Van Bibber Lake at a glance
- Population
- 658
- Median age
- 34.9State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $37,315State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $65,500State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $813/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 69.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.4%
Is Van Bibber Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 15.5%; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Van Bibber Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Van Bibber Lake the median home value is $65,500, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $813 per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $998 a month in housing costs.
Van Bibber Lake median household income
The median household income in Van Bibber Lake is $37,315 and the income per person is $19,953. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Van Bibber Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 385
- Owner-occupied
- 69.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.5%
- Vacant
- 31.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.51
31.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Van Bibber Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Van Bibber Lake demographics
- Population
- 658
- Median age
- 34.9
- Under 18
- 31.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 262
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Van Bibber Lake ›
Education in Van Bibber Lake
3.4% of adults 25 and older in Van Bibber Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Van Bibber Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 15.5%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 19.4%
- Drive alone
- 48.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84%
Van Bibber Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Bibber Lake | 658 | $37,315 | $65,500 | $813 |
| Bainbridge | 605 | $59,712 | $180,500 | $965 |
| Greencastle | 9,864 | $55,565 | $169,200 | $908 |
| Russellville | 308 | $72,875 | $120,800 | — |
| Fillmore | 895 | $85,543 | $110,000 | $1,125 |
| Roachdale | 971 | $66,216 | $143,400 | $1,002 |
| Putnamville | 1,959 | $150,625 | — | — |
| Groveland | 209 | $88,255 | $255,700 | — |
| Heritage Lake | 3,227 | $87,568 | $262,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Van Bibber Lake, IN?
The median household income in Van Bibber Lake is $37,315, 48% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Van Bibber Lake?
The median home value in Van Bibber Lake is $65,500, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Van Bibber Lake?
The median gross rent in Van Bibber Lake is $813 per month.
Is Van Bibber Lake, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 15.5%; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
What is the median age in Van Bibber Lake?
The median age in Van Bibber Lake is 34.9 years (Indiana: 38.1).
What is the unemployment rate in Van Bibber Lake?
The unemployment rate in Van Bibber Lake is 15.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Van Bibber Lake?
3.4% of adults in Van Bibber Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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